e-ITT for the provision of New Forest Business and Community Digital Skills Initiative

e-ITT for the provision of New Forest Business and Community Digital Skills Initiative

Closing Date for Submission of Tenders

12.00 NOON, 1st AUGUST 2025

to be returned electronically via the Council's e-tendering solution "Pro-Contract" hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP)

Scope Overview:

To develop a New Forest Business and Community Digital Skills Initiative, aimed at helping residents, communities, and businesses across the New Forest District make the most of newly installed ultrafast broadband infrastructure. The selected supplier or partnership will develop and deliver a flexible, inclusive digital skills programme that supports socioeconomic outcomes such as improved productivity, digital inclusion, and reduced isolation. The initiative is funded with a £35,000 budget and must be completed by March 2026, with a focus on creating lasting impact through legacy resources, case studies, and potential match funding. See Appendix B – Outcome Specification for further details.

By confirming an expression of interest in this contract opportunity, tenderers will automatically receive a link to the tender information including the full specification, contract terms and tenderer response forms.

All correspondence is via the Councils e-tendering portal ProContract hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP).